Best linen shirts, trousers and shorts for men from M&S, Uniqlo and Charles Tyrwhitt

This breathable material will keep the sweaty pits away… at least for 5 mins. (Picture: Metro/Getty)

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Men tend to run hot at the best of times, but throw in the soaring summer temperatures we’ve been experiencing across the UK and getting dressed suddenly becomes a lot more complicated.

While stripping back the layers is an obvious starting point, staying cool doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style. The secret? Choosing smarter fabrics.

Enter linen – the summer...